This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
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Comprising four core subjects, four elective subjects, and four specialisation subjects, this master's course offers the opportunity to hone your skills across emerging fields such as business analysis, computer networking, network security, IT management, software design and development, and systems analysis.
Students looking for flexible study options can choose to study online delivery option that provides the flexibility to study at a time and location that best suits your busy schedule. All subjects can be completed without the need to attend on-campus lectures or residential schools, with each subject supported by a host of educational technologies, including online meetings, lecture recordings, lab simulations and online forum discussions. You can choose to fast-track completion by studying additional subjects. You can also choose to study fewer subjects or take temporary leave to fit in with your busy work and personal schedule. If you choose to undertake the Master of IT at our Melbourne or Sydney specialty campuses, the course can only be studied on campus. No online classes are offered for this course.
Charles Sturt University is one of the leading providers of IT education in Australia, with the largest IT student community. Our staff work together in the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and community engagement. Our teaching is backed by a research record focusing on applied research projects in emerging areas of cyber security, artificial intelligence, data mining, e-health, image processing, ICT security, applied mathematics and statistics that make a real difference to our communities.
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Information technology is constantly evolving - offering an exciting professional future. When you graduate from this course you'll be equipped with the essential skills to explore roles in a range of organisations, utilising your skills across networking, software designing, cloud computing and system analysis. You can devise technology solutions to business problems as a business analyst or, you could work as a network security specialist to protect critical infrastructure of an organisation.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| ITC505 | ICT Project Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC506 | Topics in Information Technology Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC544 | IT Fundamentals | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC556 | Database Systems | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC540 | IT Infrastructure Management PG | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC595 | Information Security | 8 credit pts |
| Select two (2) subjects from the following: | ||||
| ITC513 | Wireless Communications | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC514 | Linux Server Administration | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC516 | Data Mining and Visualisation for Business Intelligence | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC538 | Programming in Java 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC521 | Programming in Java 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC539 | Android App Development | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC542 | Networking Fundamentals | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC548 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC558 | Programming Principles | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC560 | Internet of Things | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC561 | Cloud Computing | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC563 | IT Management Issues | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC568 | Cloud Privacy and Security | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC571 | Emerging Technologies and Innovation | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC573 | Data and Knowledge Engineering | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC575 | Foundations of Big Data Analytics | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC590 | Cyber Threat Intelligence | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC593 | Network Security and Cryptography | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC596 | IT Risk Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| ITC597 | Digital Forensics | 8 credit pts | ||
| MGT501 | Contemporary Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| STA501 | Scientific Data Analysis | 8 credit pts |
| Select one (1) specialisation from the following: | ||||
| CN0001 | Computer Networking | 32 credit pts | ||
| CC0001 | Cloud Computing | 32 credit pts | ||
| SD0001 | Software Design and Development | 32 credit pts | ||
| IA0001 | IT Management | 32 credit pts | ||
| DE0001 | Data Science | 32 credit pts | ||
| CS0003 | Cyber Security | 32 credit pts |
Complete four subjects chosen from across the specialisations or from the restricted elective subjects
Business analysts propose technology solutions to business problems. This specialisation prepares students for a business analysis role through a blend of management and technology subjects. Topics covered include management theory and practice, systems analysis, risk management and data analysis and visualisation.
This specialisation provides a broad coverage of cloud computing and virtualisation technologies. Learn the use of cloud computing in business areas using Internet of Things (IoT) and Software Defined Networks (SDNs). Furthermore, the cloud privacy and security aspects are also discussed in this specialisation.
This specialisation provides students with a strong knowledge of computer networking fundamentals. Students then progress towards an understanding of more specialist topics such areas as virtualisation and cloud computing, network security, and emerging technologies.
This specialisation gives you advanced skills and knowledge in the rapidly growing field of cyber security. It covers topics such as the dark web, digital forensics and security issues in cloud computing and the Internet of Things.
This specialisation gives you in-depth knowledge and skills in the field of data science. The main focus is to provide real-life business solutions using data mining, data analytics and advanced approaches of data engineering. It also explores the application of visual datasets for business intelligence.
Students who study this specialisation will gain an excellent knowledge of managing IT resources. Management topics that are covered relate to security, information management, and managing IT infrastructure.
This specialisation provides a broad coverage of computer and network security issues. Foundational areas of security such as the CIA triad, network defences, cryptography, and security policy are treated in-depth. Students also study more specialist areas such as digital forensics.
This specialisation provides you with the programming skills required to develop software solutions. Build your understanding of system design methodologies and learn specialist skills in various programming languages, including Python and Java, as well as mobile app development.
Students in this specialisation will acquire the skills necessary to plan and develop software solutions to business problems.
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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Domestic applicants
Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). Applicants without an equivalent tertiary qualification may be admitted via Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Information Technology on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.
International applicants
Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent). Applicants without an equivalent tertiary qualification may be admitted via the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology pathway. For admission to the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology applicants are required to have a minimum of a 3 years tertiary qualification equivalent to an Associate Degree. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master of Information Technology and receive credit for applicable subjects.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
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